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  1. planningPlanning application received: for demolition of existing derelict dwelling and shed structure fronting onto...
  2. politicsMartin Daly TD asked the Minister for Public Expenditure: Flood Relief Schemes
  3. planningPlanning application received: for proposed domestic dwelling, domestic garage, treatment plant, percolation...
  4. politicsFine Gael’s Seán Kyne Wins Galway West By‑Election
  5. planningPlanning application received: for; (i) conversion of the existing detached garage into a 1no....
  6. planningPlanning application received: for the demolition of existing dwelling house, proposed new dwellinghouse,...
  7. planningPlanning conditional: for the relaying of existing grass pitches, floodlighting to existing grass training...
  8. planningPlanning conditional: of dwelling on revised site boundaries from previously approved under plan. Ref. No....
  9. planningFor the construction of a dwelling along with an on site wastewater treatment system
  10. planningOf dwelling house & domestic garage/fuel storage shed on revised site boundaries
  11. planningOf porch to front of dwelling
  12. planningFor replacement of all existing roofs with change of flat roof types to duo pitch

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Martin Daly TD asked the Minister for Public Expenditure: Flood Relief Schemes

Asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation for an update on the Ballinasloe flood relief scheme; the projected timelines for progression beyond stage 1 scheme development and design; and when residents in affected areas including Station Road and Sarsfield Road can expect flood mitigation works to commence.

Martin Daly
Constituency: Roscommon-Galway · Party: Fianna Fáil
28 May 2026 · Oireachtas

Planning

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Of porch to front of dwelling

David & Eleanor Shannon is seeking permission of porch to front of dwelling at Kinclare, Caltra, Ballinasloe, Co. Galway. New Application.

David & Eleanor Shannon
File ref: 2660773 · Galway County Council
15 May 2026 · Galway County Council (Planning)

For replacement of all existing roofs with change of flat roof types to duo pitch

Conor Casey & Úna Mannion is seeking permission for replacement of all existing roofs with change of flat roof types to duo pitch including increase of existing main roof ridge height and addition of 4 no. velux windows, conversion of attic, two storey extension to the north east of the existing property and alterations to front porch to the south at Garrymore, Kilconnell, Ballinasloe, Co…

Conor Casey & Úna Mannion
File ref: 2660742 · Galway County Council
14 May 2026 · Galway County Council (Planning)

Planning application 2660745

A planning application has been filed with Galway County Council under reference 2660745. Status not recorded.

Charles Weily
File ref: 2660745 · Galway County Council
14 May 2026 · Galway County Council (Planning)

Of revised fully serviced private dwellinghouse and revised private store with waste

Gerry & Breda Sammon is seeking permission of revised fully serviced private dwellinghouse and revised private store with waste water treatment system on revised site to include all associated site works at Castelgar East, Ahascragh, Ballinasloe, Co. Galway. New Application.

Gerry & Breda Sammon
File ref: 26105 · Galway County Council
13 May 2026 · Galway County Council (Planning)

Planning application 2660741

A planning application has been filed with Galway County Council under reference 2660741. Status not recorded.

Michael & Erica Connaughton
File ref: 2660741 · Galway County Council
13 May 2026 · Galway County Council (Planning)

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Politics & TDs

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Fine Gael’s Seán Kyne Wins Galway West By‑Election

Fine Gael candidate Seán Kyne secured a seat in the Galway West by‑election, defeating independent Noel Thomas. The result marks a setback for Fianna Fáil and a modest gain for the Social Democrats in Dublin Central.

Seán Kyne, Noel Thomas, Daniel Ennis
By‑election held 26 May 2026; final count announced 27 May 2026.
26 May 2026 · shannonside

Martin Daly TD asked the Minister for Enterprise: Planning Issues

Asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment if he will provide an update on the IDA’s application for planning permission for a factory on its green-field site at Creagh, Ballinasloe; the expected timeline for approval and the works to make the site investment-ready; and the further steps that are planned to attract enterprise investment once permission is secured.

Martin Daly
Constituency: Roscommon-Galway · Party: Fianna Fáil
28 Apr 2026 · Oireachtas